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Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG

13294 Telecom Drive, Tampa, FL, US
3.0Good
Hotel amenities
Gym
Laundry
Free Breakfast
Non-Smoking
Parking

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG is located in the Temple Terrace area of Tampa, Florida, within a 5-minute drive of the University of South Florida and the Museum of Science and Industry. The property sits conveniently near major attractions including Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (5.5 miles away) and Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa (9.3 miles away). Guests consistently rate the location highly, with a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on over 1,000 reviews.

The hotel features 92 guestrooms, including 19 suites, each equipped with essential amenities for a comfortable stay. Rooms include refrigerators, flat-screen televisions, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Private bathrooms are appointed with shower and tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Workspaces feature desks and safes, while phones offer free local calling. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily—weekday service runs from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, with extended weekend hours from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The property offers an outdoor pool and a full fitness center for guest recreation. Additional amenities include a 24-hour front desk, business center, conference space, gift shop, and free self-parking. The hotel is smoke-free, wheelchair accessible, and welcomes service animals. Laundry facilities and dry cleaning services are available on-site.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM with flexible arrival times, and standard check-out is 11:00 AM. Tampa International Airport is 22 miles away; transportation options include rideshare services and shuttle providers. The property has earned a recommendation rate of 86.9% from guests, with an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 1,000 reviews.

Location & nearby attractions

Located in Tampa (Temple Terrace), Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG is within a 5-minute drive of University of South Florida and Museum of Science and Industry. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Lettuce Lake Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
University of South Florida - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
USF Baseball Stadium - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Yuengling Center - 4.4 km / 2.8 mi
University of South Florida Contemporary Art Museum - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi
Museum of Science and Industry - 4.9 km / 3 mi
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center - 5.2 km / 3.2 mi
AdventHealth Tampa - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Flatwoods Wilderness Park - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Morris Bridge Park - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club - 6.9 km / 4.3 mi
University of South Florida Botanical Gardens - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
University Mall - 7.8 km / 4.9 mi
Adventure Island - 8.2 km / 5.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 36.2 km / 22.5 mi
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 52.7 km / 32.7 mi
Lakeland Intl. Airport (LAL) - 46.1 km / 28.6 mi
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 62.5 km / 38.8 mi

The preferred airport for Holiday Inn Express Tampa N I-75 - University Area by IHG is Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 92 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Tampa International Airport (TPA), 22 miles, No Shuttle, Transportation via Uber, Lyft, Super Shuttle, Tax - prices vary by company anywhere from $25-50 one-way
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Complimentary on-site parking; Complimentary bus parking on-site as well

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-in is available
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets not allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Service animals on. Note emotional support animals do not quality as support animals.
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

Know before you go

  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).